2017 Skoda Rapid · 12,714 MOT tests
2017 Skoda Rapid reliability
2017 Skoda Rapids fail 21.4% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 7 Rapid years (12,714 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Rapids: 23.9%)
- 21.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Rapids: 23.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 15% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 49,655
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 12,714
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 7.2% of tests fail here (114% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 29% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Skoda Rapid
Fail rate by area
- Tyres7.7%
- Suspension7.2%
- Brakes3.7%
- Lights and electrics3.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.9%
- Body, chassis and structure0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 4.1%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.1%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.92%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.64%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.43%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.16%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.53%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.18%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.04%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (10.12%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (8.2%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.37%)
Is a 2017 Skoda Rapid reliable?
2017 Skoda Rapids fail 21.4% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 7 Rapid years (12,714 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Skoda Rapid MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (4.1% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.1% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.92% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Skoda Rapid have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2017 Skoda Rapid shows 49,655 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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